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Buick LaCrosse vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,180

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $23,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,994

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $23,263

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Model Year201820182007
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseION
TrimBaseAvenir3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $14,700
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $13,745
Essence Group 2,700    
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Rear spoiler 415 415 275
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Sun and Sound Package     840
Travel Package     200
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Leather seating surfaces     700
Floor mats     80
Side curtain airbags     395
Essence Group 2,592    
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Rear spoiler 378 378 253
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Sun and Sound Package     773
Travel Package     184
Antilock brakes (ABS)     368
Leather seating surfaces     644
Floor mats     74
Side curtain airbags     363
Options (change) 7,560 415 2,890
Options (change) 7,014 378 2,659
Destination 925 925 590
Total Price $42,150 $46,210 $18,180
Total Invoice $40,257 $44,378 $16,994

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,264
Model Year201820182007
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseION
TrimBaseAvenir3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6145hp I4
TransmissionT9T9M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 11160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19205/55-16
Total Price$42,150$46,210$18,180
Adjustments for Features-8,375-11,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,775$34,810$18,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,035$0
Total Invoice$40,257$44,378$16,994
Adjustments for Features-7,999-10,9480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,258$33,430$16,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,172$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Saturn ION

Model Year201820182007
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseION
TrimBaseAvenir3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,620$13,645$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,375$11,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,999-10,9480

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20182007
ModelLaCrosseION
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in103.2 in
Length197.5 in184.5 in
Width73.5 in67.2 in
Height57.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.2,901 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Temporary spare tire150No
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested100085%
Total Not Requested17515%

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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